First some explanation is needed. For those who don’t know CyanogenMod 7 refers to heavily modified builds of the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) that includes many performance enhancements as well as new features that are not available in the stock Gingerbread. Furthermore, CyanogenMod version 7 has significantly increased support for the Nook Color devices (which is a good new for us – all Nook lovers). However, traditional build of the CyanogenMod 7 can only be installed on the SD card and then you can use it on your Nook Color to boot in to it. Actually, it is good because it don’t touch anything on your stock Nook device (we will have a guide up for that anytime now. So stay tuned for that). Unfortunately many users have experienced some strange issues with the CM 7 installation on SD card (including but not limited to force close errors, file system corruption). To avoid all of these issues the best method is to somehow put the CM7 installation on the eMMC (internal memory) of the Nook Color. Actually Phiremod v6 is the custom ROM that will do this for us! So, this is the ROM most suited for the maximum performance and stability for ultimate Nook Color tablet according to my understanding. Only drawback as you can see is that you loose the stock Éclair based Android OS that B&N has factory installed on your Nook Color. But who cares, for this crappy ancient (not to mention buggy) stock OS from B&N.

Note: Rooting, Jailbreaking or customizing your device can be risky, and you may end-up bricking your device! Follow the instructions posted here at your own responsibility as InspiredGeek will not be responsible for any damage to your device.

Here are some of the features in Phiremod v6.2 as mentioned by the developer (to motivate you even further):

As you can see there are quite a lot of new features even when compared to the already impressive CM7! which is quite impressive to say the least.

Perquisite

Phiremod v6.2 requires the flashing from ClockworkMod recovery menu and as a result it must be already in place. There are many ways to do it but a simpler method I think is to use the Auto Nooter. For that follow our earlier guide.

Navigation in ClockworkMod Recovery

- Use the Volume Up to move the selector up a row. - Use the Volume Down to move the selector down a row. - Using "N" button – selects the current item. - Use Power – to go back to the parent menu.

Procedure

Note: Please make sure that your Nook battery is charged to 100% before flashing otherwise you might get a short battery span after flashing the Phiremod v6!

Step 5: Wait for about 5 minutes for your Nook Color to settle down to build various system caches after first boot. Step 6: To set clock go to: Settings > Date & Time > Uncheck “Automatic” and select your time zone. Step 7: Sign in from Market (Market may not show in app drawer until you are connected to wifi; if you still don’t see it, reflash) Step 8: Now reboot and Enjoy!

How to Overclock

This is the best part about using this ROM in terms of performance as default kernel included with the Phiremod supports overclocking, and so you don’t need to flash any custom kernel for that. Using the steps mentioned below you can potentially overclock your CPU up to 40% (even more performance than the newly released Motorola Xoom!!).

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just wanted to point out that with this install netflix works on the nook straight away!

Richard

Phiremod v6.1 (CyanogenMod 7 / Gingerbread) From SDCard On Nook Color is there a procedure to do this i have the dual boot honeycomb Phiremod v6.1 (CyanogenMod 7 / Gingerbread) From SDCard On Nook Color now but always end up running on the phiremod just seems better
just wondering if anyone ever did just phiremod from sd maybe get some space back on my card

Gil

BUT, the prerequisite does not have an option to use autonooter if you have 1.2 already on your device which by now most do. Is there a way or must it be back leveled first?